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AVAILABLE NOW: José James to Release New Disc, “While You Were Sleeping” on June 10th, 2014 | WATCH VIDEO!

Jose James - While You Were Sleeping
 
José James Announces New Album
“While You Were Sleeping”
 
Out June 10, 2014
 
José James has announced a June 10 release date for his new album, While You Were Sleeping, his fifth studio album and his second album for Blue Note Records. While You Were Sleeping is the follow-up to his widely acclaimed R&B and jazz steeped No Beginning No End, and signals a new creative direction for the versatile singer-songwriter. The album was recorded in Brooklyn, NY, and was produced by José and Brian Bender.

Pianist Jason Moran to Release Collaboration w/Meshell Ndegeocello | “All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller” on Sept. 16th, 2014

Jason Moran - Fats Waller
 
JASON MORAN & MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO
REINVENT THE MUSIC OF FATS WALLER ON
ALL RISE: A JOYFUL ELEGY FOR FATS WALLER
TO BE RELEASED SEPT. 16 ON BLUE NOTE RECORDS
 
Photo credit: Michael Nagle
 
Acclaimed pianist Jason Moran has announced a September 16 release date for All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller, a collaboration with the vocalist Meshell Ndegeocello that recasts the music of the legendary jazz entertainer Fats Waller as a modern dance party. The album—which was produced by Ndegeocello and Blue Note Records president Don Was—is the ninth in a formidable catalog that Moran has been building on Blue Note since 1999.

Cricket Wireless Joins Forces with Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah - Cricket 2014
 
Queen Latifah Joins #CricketNation
 
Artist and The Queen Latifah Show to promote new simple, affordable nationwide no-annual contract wireless brand
 
ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Cricket Wireless announced today it has joined forces with multi-award winning musician, actress and talk show host Queen Latifah and “The Queen Latifah Show,” the most popular new daytime talk show this past season, to drive awareness of Cricket’s new simple, affordable plans and why it’s the smart, savvy choice for consumers.

The Allstate Gospel Superfest Battle of The Bands New Talent Search Returns…

Gospel Superfest Battle of the Bands - 2014
 
The Allstate Gospel SuperFest Battle Of The Bands New Talent Search Returns In August To Jacksonville, Memphis And Washington, DC.
 
Cincinnati, OH (June 5, 2014) – Producers of the Allstate Gospel Superfest will conduct its sixth annual new talent initiative in three major U.S. cities this coming August. The Allstate Gospel Superfest Battle of the Bands, a competition for aspiring gospel artists, will travel to Washington, DC, Memphis, TN and Jacksonville, FL in search of its next opening act for 2015. Interested gospel artists and groups (consisting of twenty members or less) can enter the competition now. The winner will be selected on Monday, September 15, 2014.

Bobby Brown Debuts “Bobby Brown Foods” | Announces NEW EDITION Summer Concert Tour Starting June 26th, 2014

Bobby Brown Foods
 
Entertainment/Music Icon BOBBY BROWN
Debuts “BOBBY BROWN FOODS”
 
LOS ANGELES, CA. June 6, 2014 – – Entertainment/Music Icon and now Barbecue Sauce Entrepreneur is expanding his brand! Bobby Brown has created “Bobby Brown Foods” a brilliant line of barbecue sauces, seasonings and mixes. The multi-talented entertainer’s new venture consists of Bobby’s Original BBQ Sauce, Sweet and Spicy Sauce, Boston Blend Seasoning for grilling and Bobby’s Everyday Seasoning, all made from scratch from Bobby’s personal recipes and manufactured right out of Los Angeles.

Keke Wyatt’s Self-Titled EP is #1 on iTunes Top 100 R&B Albums Chart

KekeFinalEPCover
 
The North Star Group/Aratek Entertainment Recording Artist
Keke Wyatt’s Self-Titled Music Project Enters at
#1 on iTunes Top 100 R&B Albums
 
Ke’Ke Debuted at #1 on Amazon’s Mp3 Hot New Releases
R&B Albums and #1 Mp3 R&B Soul Albums Best Sellers
The Physical CD of the EP Will be Available at Major Retail Outlets in July
 
(New York, NY – June 5, 2014) – The North Star Group/Aratek Entertainment recording artist Keke Wyatt’s self-titled music project enters at #1 on iTunes Top 100 R&B Album chart.

The Winner of The Most Powerful Voices Contest is Marcus “Elder Mac” McFarlin

Most powerful voices - 2014
 
The Most Powerful Voices Singing Competition For Stroke Awareness Winner Is…
 
Marcus “Elder Mac” McFarlin!
 
(DALLAS – June 2, 2014) — The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and UP TV announced that Marcus “Elder Mac” McFarlin of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the Grand Prize Winner of the Most Powerful Voices online gospel singing competition.

Michelle Williams Debut New Single “Say Yes” feat Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland | Available NOW

Michelle Williams - Say Yes
 
GRAMMY WINNER MICHELLE WILLIAMS DEBUTS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SONG “SAY YES”
(WITH BEYONCÉ AND KELLY ROWLAND) OUT ON
RADIO AND ITUNES MONDAY, JUNE 2ND
 
Williams Reunites with Former Destiny’s Child Members for New Summer Anthem
 
Nashville, TN (June 2, 2014) – Today, Grammy winning songstress, songwriter and actress Michelle Williams debuts the highly-anticipated new song “Say Yes” (feat. Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland), out now on iTunes and radio. The new track to be released from Williams’ upcoming album Journey to Freedom, “Say Yes” continues with furthering the lively, contemporary sounds marking the songs “Fire” and “If We Had Your Eyes.”